© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan Pattern; 2nd series; silver
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 25-26 (1936-1937) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
圓半
貝齊
Translation:
1/2 Yuan
Qi Bei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.This denomination is only known by patterns, which were struck at the San Francisco Mint.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan coin was designed by the Central Mint of China and was minted in 1936 and 1937. It features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and the National Emblem of the Republic of China on the reverse. The coin was made of silver, with a diameter of 34mm and a weight of 24.5 grams. It's interesting to note that this coin was never officially circulated, and instead, it was only used as a sample or a proof coin. Therefore, it's quite rare and valuable among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 (1936) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Pattern; 2nd series; silver) 25-26 (1936-1937) coin.
